unvorhergesehen
Translation
unforeseen, unexpected, unanticipated
Examples
Es gab unvorhergesehene Probleme.
There were unforeseen problems.
Ein unvorhergesehenes Ereignis änderte unsere Pläne.
An unforeseen event changed our plans.
Grammar Patterns
((unvorhergesehen + Noun)) unforeseen ... An unforeseen problem occurred.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unerwartet, plötzlich; Antonyms: vorhergesehen, erwartet
Etymology
From un- (not) + vorher (before) + gesehen (seen). Literally 'not seen before'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct counterpart to the English 'unforeseen'. Break it down: un- (not) + fore- (vorher) + seen (gesehen).